The occurrence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium in the muscle tissue of pigs intended for consumption
The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence and quantity of Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium (M. a. avium) in lymph nodes and diaphragm pillars in samples taken from naturally infected pigs intended for consumption. A post-mortem analysis was performed on 40 pigs, and tuberculoid changes to the lymph nodes found in 17 of … [Read more…]